How do we actually Rest on our Heavenly Father instead of either freaking out or trying to control it all?
Here are five principles that if we embrace and believe them, we'll begin to rest knowing our Heavenly Father has our back.
Read MoreWe need to learn to Rest On Our Heavenly Father.
Resting is one of those things that can be difficult for us. We're so used to doing, doing, doing that resting is foreign to many of us.
We're also used to doing it ourselves. Most of us like control because we know it will get done and get done right.
Read MoreHave you ever felt one of these emotions?
Overwhelm, anxiety, stress, frustration, doubt, worry, sadness, depression, despair, loneliness, guilt, or shame.
What about any of these emotions?
Joy, gratitude, hope, love, happiness, peace, excitement, awe, confidence, contentment, optimism, or enthusiasm.
Tell me, what do you feel when life takes a turn for the worse?
What emotions do you experience when life seems to be going your way?
What emotions do you sense when life looks pretty average?
So tell me, how's life? Good? Great? Not so great? Downright terrible? Maybe it's a mixture of all of the above?
We have a God-given purpose, and if we give up in these moments, others in this world will miss out on what we're supposed to bring to them.
Read MoreHave you ever been going along in life, and seemingly out of nowhere, trouble comes knocking at your door? Maybe, you're in a season of life when all hell seems to be breaking loose? Or, you're out there trying to live your dream, yet it feels like you're on the extra giant struggle bus?
Read MoreTroubling circumstances. They're all around us. Just listen to social media or the news if you're not sure.
Are you going through any troubling circumstances right now? I'm with you on this one.
When troubling circumstances come, what's your first thought? Is it, "God's got this," or "not again"?
Read MoreDo you ever struggle with feeling like you’re not good enough? Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or beaten down?
Do you desire to make an impact with your life yet feel like you’re stuck going nowhere? Is fear holding you back?
Read MoreChallenges. We all face them.
Do you hit them head-on? Do you hide? Do you go into fight or flight mode? Do you quit?
Read MoreDo you desire to make a difference in this world? Is there a dream burning inside you? Do you want to leave a legacy?
Yet, do you ever feel like you take two steps forward and one step back? Or one step forward and two steps back. Maybe going through life feels like trudging through a swamp? Or, you might even feel like you're stuck in a tar pit going nowhere?
Read MoreHow many of you desire to impact your world, yet it feels like the world is against you? Do you have a dream in your heart, but you’re unsure if you’re capable of fulfilling it? Are you on your journey to fulfill your calling, and some days you feel like you’re taking one step forward and two steps back?
If you said yes to any of the above, I’m with you. I’ve experienced all of these at one point and still do some days.
Read MoreEach one of us has dreams. Or, if you’re not sure what your dreams are, you probably desire to have dreams. It’s in us to want to make a difference.
There are many issues that can hold us back from fulfilling these dreams…insecurities, finances, lack of knowledge, time, etc.
If we’re honest, we can classify these issues as excuses.
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